Former Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler, who left the Maryland Insurance Administration in January 2010, now has left his position as chief counsel of the U.S Food and Drug Administration.

Beth Sammis, the acting Maryland insurance commissioner for nearly 18 months, ending in June, has taken a job at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, one of the health insurance companies she regulated.

Steven M. Goldman, a former New Jersey insurance commissioner, has joined the board of directors for Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based North Jersey Community Bancorp.

Dominion Dental Services, based in Alexandria, Va., announced two appointments to its Alexandria, Va.-based business.

Rutherfoord, a Richmond, Va.-based risk management and insurance brokerage firms, has promoted John C. Stanchina to company president.

Beth Sammis, who last week was not appointed as insurance commissioner in Maryland, will remain at the Maryland Insurance Administration as a deputy commissioner.

A registered representative with a Raleigh, N.C.-based financial services firm was recently recognized by John Hancock Financial Network as top in her recruiting class.

Michael Consedine, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s nominee for insurance commissioner, has been confirmed by the state Senate.

Deanna M. Mulligan, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America’s president and chief operating officer, was named the company’s chief executive officer.

Joseph Marci joined Charleston, S.C.-based Iroquois Group as a regional manager for North Carolina and South Carolina. He previously served in underwriting and sales positions with CNA.